WhoDaresWins
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I second, or third, the suggestions of volunteer work. Gives you valuable contacts and some additional work experience. I was focusing on civil service work in my previous posts because that is what I currently know best, and I know it can lead to good jobs with benefits. As you have indicated that at age 33 you have some musculoskeletal issues related to being very tall, getting career-prospect employment with medical benefits is optimal.
I don't know anything about this field (other than the sister of a friend working in it) but what about teacher aide work? I know it is highly coveted by mothers who want to work around their children's school schedule while still contributing to the family budget. But I think a school district would favor a male aide for a male student possibly. Unless I am mistaken, it does not require more than a high school diploma. Which also brings me to school bus driver. I don't know if it would have any appeal to you or what the salaries or benefits are, but I think a sober, reliable person like yourself with a clean driving record and background would be snapped up.
In PA we have local government to industry employment initiatives called CareerLink. You get assigned a free career counselor who tries to match you up with available private and public jobs, and I think the employers get tax benefits or some incentive to hire you from the state (like subsidizing your salary for awhile). Probably exists in other states as well.
I don't know anything about this field (other than the sister of a friend working in it) but what about teacher aide work? I know it is highly coveted by mothers who want to work around their children's school schedule while still contributing to the family budget. But I think a school district would favor a male aide for a male student possibly. Unless I am mistaken, it does not require more than a high school diploma. Which also brings me to school bus driver. I don't know if it would have any appeal to you or what the salaries or benefits are, but I think a sober, reliable person like yourself with a clean driving record and background would be snapped up.
In PA we have local government to industry employment initiatives called CareerLink. You get assigned a free career counselor who tries to match you up with available private and public jobs, and I think the employers get tax benefits or some incentive to hire you from the state (like subsidizing your salary for awhile). Probably exists in other states as well.